Ocean County, New Jersey bids and RFPs
Ocean County, New Jersey posts bids and quote requests on OpenGov Procurement. Purchasing contact: Jennifer L. Bowens, Purchasing Agent, 732-929-2101. Board of County Commissioners agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs).
Key facts for bidders
- Where bids are posted
- OpenGov Procurement portal for open bids (email notifications); legacy county bid portal for awards/tabulations
- Bid platform
- OpenGov Procurement
- Purchasing contact
- Jennifer L. Bowens, Purchasing Agent732-929-2101
- Board of County Commissioners agendas
- Own website (agenda PDFs)
Award price trends
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How to bid in Ocean County
Find the bid
Ocean County, New Jersey posts bids and quote requests on OpenGov Procurement.
Get the documents
Register as a vendor on OpenGov Procurement to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Prepare your forms
Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Submit before the deadline
Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.
Watch for the award
Contracts are usually approved at a Board of County Commissioners meeting; agendas are on the county's own website (agenda PDFs).
State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to New Jersey counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.
Questions about bidding in Ocean County
How do I find bids from Ocean County, New Jersey?
Ocean County, New Jersey posts bids and quote requests on OpenGov Procurement. Register as a vendor on OpenGov Procurement to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Does Ocean County use OpenGov Procurement?
Yes. Ocean County posts its bids and quote requests on OpenGov Procurement. FactWise also lists them, free to view.
How do I register as a vendor with Ocean County?
Register on OpenGov Procurement so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Jennifer L. Bowens, Purchasing Agent, 732-929-2101) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.
Who is the purchasing contact for Ocean County, New Jersey?
Jennifer L. Bowens, Purchasing Agent, 732-929-2101.
When does the Ocean County Board of County Commissioners meet?
Meeting dates and agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs). Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.
What forms do I need to bid in Ocean County, New Jersey?
Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Can I get alerts for new Ocean County bids?
Yes. Follow Ocean County on FactWise to get new bids and quote requests by email. Following up to 2 counties is free.